Clasp.



W. T. SONDLEY.

CLASP.

APPLICATION FILED DBO. 4, 1009.

1,006,013. Patnted 0ct.17,1911.

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W. T. SONDLEY.

CLASP.

APPLICATION FILED DEC. 4, 1909.

Patented 001. 17, 1911.

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COLUMBIA PLANOaRAPI-I (20-, WASHINGTON. D c.

WILLIAM T. SONDLEY, 0F HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, ASSIGNOR, BY MESNE ASSIGN-MENTS, TO J, W. SKINNER AND A. W. MILLER.

CLASP.

'1'0 (ZZZ whom it may concern.

Be it known that I, WILLIAM T. SONDLEY, a citizen of the United States,residing at Huntsville, Alabama, have invented certain new and usefulImprovements in Clasps, of which the following is a specification.

The invention relates to garment supporters and more particularly to theclass of clasps for use with garters or the like.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a clasp in whichan elastic element may be conveniently and quickly connected thereto,and removed at will, and this clasp will securely engage a garment orother wearing apparel without any liability of injury thereto, either bytearing or otherwise severing the same.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a clasp particularlyadapted for use with a hose supporter and which is so constructed as totake a firm and secure hold upon the hose or stocking or other fabric.to which it is connected without liability of tearing or otherwiseinjuring thev latter.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a clasp inwhich the loop member thereof is securely locked when engaging a fabricor other material, thereby overcoming any possibility of the claspbecoming loose or detached from the fabric or other material and alsoobviating injury to the wearer.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a clasp ofthis character which is simple in construction, thoroughly reliable andefficient in operation, and inexpensive in the manufacture.

In the drawings accompanying and forming part of this specification isillustrated the preferred forms of embodiment of the invention, which,to enable those skilled in the art to carry the invention into practice,will be set forth in the following detail description, while the noveltyof the invention will be pointed out in the claim hereunto appended.

In the drawings: Figure 1, is a plan view of a hose supporter with theinvention applied thereto. Fig. 2, is a sectional view of the same on anenlarged scale. Fig. 3, is a transverse sectional view on the line 33 ofFig. 2. Fig. 1, is an enlarged plan view of a modification. Fig. 5, is asectional view thereof. Fig. 6, is a plan View of a further Patentednet. 17, 1911.

Serial No. 531,390.

modification. Fig. 7, is a sectional view of the same.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout theseveral views in the drawings.

Referring to the drawings by numerals, l0 designates an elastic string,preferably of rubber in the form of a loop or endless band, the latterbeing suitably wrapped in a cloth cover or housing of other suitablefabric. Detaehably engaging opposite points of the string 10, areclasps, as will be more fully hereinafter described. Each claspcomprises a metallic plate 11, forming a base having one end bentoutwardly, as at 12, and inwardly, as at 13, to provide a flange guardof arcuate shape between which latter and the plate 11, is disposed thestring 10, the guard being inwardly pinched sufficiently to hold thesaid string relatively fixed to the clasp, and also to prevent saidstring from becoming accidentally detached from the plate, but enablingit to be disengaged from the latter at will. The edge of the guard iscurled to form an elongated eye 14, in the opposite ends of which arepassed the inwardly bent terminals of a wire loop member 15, forming akey-hole shaped slot 16, the loop member being in this manner hinged tothe guard. This flange guard being of arcuate shape permits of slidingmovement of the string 10, so that the same will not be subjected toWear at the edges of the guard and also in this manner said string willhave a curved bearing surface to slide upon at its point of engagementwith the clasp, thus overcoming possibility of mutilation of the stringat such point, thereby increasing the life of the same.

At opposite longitudinal edges of the plate 11, are formed outwardly andinwardly bent guide flanges 17, which latter overhang and engage thebase 18, of a slidable button 19, supported and superimposed upon theplate 11, and this button 19, is adapted to be moved into and out of thesmaller portion of the key-hole slot 16, of the hinged loop member 15,and in this manner an article of wearing apparel may be securely clampedto or detached from the clasp at will. By having the button adjustablewith reference to the hinged loop member 15, the parts will always havea tendency to draw tighter when in use, thus insuring a secure fasteningof the clasp and making it impossible for the same to be comeaccidentally disengaged from a garment or the like.

In Figs. 4, and 5, there is shown a slight modification, of the clasp,wherein the plate 11, with its outwardly and inwardly bent guard isidentical with the construction shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, with theexception that the guard is not of arcuate shape and is formed withspaced openings 20, which are disposed in alinement with each other andare loosely engaged by eyes 21, the same being preferably formedintegral with the flat piece of metal forming the loop member 22,containing a key-hole shaped slot 23, to be engaged and locked in closedposition by the button 19, the loop member serving in its function as aaw for clamping fabric between it and the plate of the clasp.

In Figs. 6 and 7, there is shown a still further modification, whereinthe plate 11, is formed at one end with an arcuate shaped curled flangeguard 24, the latter detachably receiving the string 10, and slightly inadvance of this guard and cut from the plate 11, are spaced alining eyes25, the same having passed therethrough a pin 26, pivotally connectingto the plate 11, a loop member or jaw 27, having a key-hole shaped slot28, the said member 27, being formed with spaced eyes 29, which also areengaged by the pin 26, hinging the member 28, in close relation to theplate 11, of the clasp.

The guide flanges 17, at the free end of the plate 11, are pinched toform closed extremities 30, -so as to prevent the button from beingfreed or detached from the plate 11, when moved toward the end of thelatter opposite the guard thereon.

From the foregoing it is thought that the construction and operation ofthe invention will be clear, without the necessity of a more extendedexplanation, and therefore the same has been omitted. It is however tobe understood that changes, variations and modifications may be madesuch as come properly within the scope of the appended claim, withoutdeparting from the spirit of the invention or sacrificing any of theadvantages of the same.

What is claimed is In a device of the kind described, an imperforateplate having its lateral edges inwardly bent to provide guide flangessaid edges being bent downward at one end of the plate to constitutestops, a button comprising a shank, a base having portions of itsperiphery slidably engaged in said guide flanges, and a head of greaterdiameter than said shank; and a loop member hinged to the end of thefirst mentioned plate opposite the stop portions of said flanges, saidloop member having an opening therethrough of such size as to receivesaid head, and having a slot leading from said opening of a widthgreater than said shank and less than said head.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of twosubscribing witnesses.

IVILLIAM T. SONDLEY.

Witnesses:

CHARLES T. JMAHONEY, G. L. PARKER.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressingthe Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. G.

